Walk with ME to Calvary

 

In the Painting, we see Lord Jesus carrying the cross ( sins of the world ) alongside Simon of Cyrene, to Mount Calvary ( Mount of our Redemption ).

I have shown Simon of Cyrene as a prototype of the world, representing the future generations. Simon of Cyrene, a mortal being of the sinful world is wounded and tainted by his sins.

Lord Jesus said : " I am the true vine... apart from me you can do nothing. "

We cannot carry our cross ( burden of sins ) and walk alone towards Mount Calvary -  our salvation.

Lord Jesus helps each one of us to carry our cross and brings us safely to Mount Calvary- our salvation- where HE conquered death and sin.

Morning sky depicts new beginning.

The black cross- sins of the world.

In a word, our life is a journey towards Mount Calvary, with Jesus by our side.


(  In the Gospel, Jesus appears to be tired and unable to carry the burden of sins-of-the-world to Mount Calvary. And Simon of Cyrene comes to his rescue. There is a deeper symbolic meaning in Simon's coming into the scene. Jesus wants each one of us, to carry our cross and follow HIM. Simon of Cyrene has done his part in bearing the burden of sins-of-the-world with Jesus. We are called to do the same, with Jesus. )